Schaffer Heights sits in the historic Stockade Section of Schenectady, offering affordable, maintenance-free apartments meant for people aged 55 and up who want to keep living on their own, and there's no entry fee to worry about which is nice for folks who aren't looking to commit a big chunk of money up front. The place is managed by United Group and has four market-rate apartments up for rent right now, all with washer and dryer hookups and dishwashers, which means you don't have to drag a basket anywhere or do dishes by hand, and if you've got a cat or dog, you can bring them along since Schaffer Heights is pet-friendly. There's on-site garage parking so you don't have to park out on the street, and there's always 24-hour maintenance so if something breaks, you won't be left waiting long.
The apartments are roomy and get a lot of light, which helps people feel at home, and there are some common spaces that help folks connect and socialize. The community aims to help residents stay social and active, and it promotes an independent lifestyle instead of pushing a bunch of services on people who don't really want them. Schaffer Heights is tied in with the Schenectady Department of Public Health, so residents can use mental health and substance use resources if they ever need them, and there are on-site programs for Naloxone training, emergency preparedness, immunizations, and TB and STD clinics, and they've got Covid-19 vaccination and testing services available too. Veterans can take part in the Veterans Peer to Peer Network, so there's support for different backgrounds, and anyone who wants to get involved in a healthier lifestyle or community activity will find something to do. The whole setup is meant to give people comfort, keep things low maintenance, and make city living easier, and with its location, there's no shortage of conveniences nearby.
